What’s Your Yoga Style? – Asthanga
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5. Asthanga
Who it’s for:
Runners, cyclists and others looking to break a sweat while improving balance and flexibility.
Mind-body benefits:
Ashtanga, often called power yoga, emphasizes stamina and strength. “It’s popular with athletes or anyone looking for a demanding practice to develop focus and discipline,” says Beryl Bender Birch, director of the Hard & Soft Ashtanga Yoga Institute in New York City.
Take home move:
Plank pose. Begin in a push-up position with hands directly underneath shoulders and elbows close to sides. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels. Lift your head and look forward. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds.
Works:
Arms, abdominals, shoulders, legs
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